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  • Fred’s names Walgreens vet to executive team

    MEMPHIS — Fred's has appointed Rick Hans as executive VP and CFO. He fills the position left open when Jerry A. Shore, Fred's former finance head, was promoted to CEO in October 2014.
     
    Prior to joining Fred's, Hans enjoyed a 27-year career with Walgreens, where he most recently served as VP of investor relations and finance. Hans previously held the position of director of finance and assistant treasurer, where he promoted a sound capital structure that subsequently provided the basis for major strategic acquisitions.

  • Q2 sales for Walgreens U.S. division up 2.1% despite soft flu season

    DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance on Tuesday announced an increase of 13.6% in net sales to $30.2 billion for the second quarter ended Feb. 29 compared with the same quarter a year ago, largely due to the full consolidation of Alliance Boots for the entire quarter this year, while foreign currency translation adversely impacted sales by approximately $750 million or 2.4%.
     

  • New Honey Maid campaign underscores acceptance

    EAST HANOVER, N.J. -- Honey Maid is embarking on the third year of its "This Is Wholesome" campaign, appealing to consumers with stories of families who have been brought closer together through one thing: acceptance.

  • Former Walmart executive Tom Coughlin dead at 66

    Longtime Walmart executive Tom Coughlin, an inspirational leader who played a key role in Walmart’s growth but left the company amid scandal in 2005, passed away on April 1.

  • Snyder's-Lance debuts innovative new snacks

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Snyder's-Lance is responding to consumers' evolving dietary choices by introducing a variety of innovative snacks across several brands.

    The new products aim to satisfy consumers' on-the-go lifestyles, better-for-you diets and general need for premium snacks to share with family and friends for any occasion.

  • Consumers not rushing to Amazon Dash

    Although Amazon.com recently more than tripled the number of items available via its Amazon Dash buttons and cited some impressive growth statistics, actual use may be relatively low.

  • Escalating use behind Amazon.com tripling of Dash Button offering

    SEATTLE - Amazon.com on Thursday tripled the number of brands that can be replenished through the online retailer's Amazon Dash Button, including new brands like Doritos, Energizer, Red Bull and Starbucks. Even Trojan can now be re-ordered through Amazon. 
     

  • Ulta Beauty adds new Chicago office

    Ulta Beauty plans to open an amenity filled satellite office at desirable downtown Chicago location to complement its existing headquarters facility in a remote suburb.

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